If You Have An Afternoon:Length of Time: Half Day/Through Traveler/Local ExplorerWeather: Clear and sunny
Things to do:
Location: Valentine, NE In Town:
Niobrara NSR Visitor Center -- 20 mins -1 hour
Cherry County Tourism Office -- 20 mins
Heading East on Highway 12:
Fort Niobrara NWR -- 20 mins - 2 hours
Smith Falls State Park – 1 hour – If traveling on Hwy 12
South on Highway 97 or Heading west on Highway 20:
Heading East on Highway 20:
If You Have A Day: Length of Time: One day, spring/summer/fall Weather: clear and sunny
Things to do:Location: Valentine, NE Accommodations: Outfitters and Campground list, Hotels list, and Restaurants list. Niobrara NSR Visitor Center - 20 mins - 1 hour
Fort Niobrara NWR -- 20 mins - 2 hours
Cherry County Tourism Office -- 20 mins
Float the Niobrara National Scenic River -- 3-4 hours
Smith Falls State Park – +1 hour
Niobrara Family Weekend of Fun!
Length of Time: 2-3 days Weather: clear and sunny
Things to do:Location: Valentine, NE Accommodations: Outfitters and Campground list, Hotels list, and Restaurants list. In Town:
Niobrara NSR Visitor Center -- 1 hour
Cherry County Tourism Office -- 20 mins
Fredrick’s Peak Golf Course – 4 hours
On the Niobrara NSR:Fort Niobrara NWR -- 20 mins - 2 hours
Day Float on the Niobrara NSR – 6-7 hours
Outfitters can provide tubes, kayaks, or canoes as well as drop offs and pick ups
Smith Falls State Park – +1 hour
Berry Bridge Road Scenic Drive – 45 min
Historic Bridges along the Niobrara Waterfalls on the Niobrara River (most are only accessible from the river)
Norden Chute – 2.5 hours
Cowboy Trail – 10 mins – +1 hour
Bryan Historic Architectural Bridge – 5 mins
Borman Bridge State Wildlife Management Area -- +1 hour
Valentine NWR – 2 hours
Merritt Reservoir, 35 mile lake – 5+ hours
Snake Falls – 1 hour
Prairie Club Golf Course – 4-8 hours
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Last updated: April 10, 2020